• Servings: 10
• 1/2 cup smooth, cold mashed potatoes (lefover's fine)
• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp simulated bacon bits
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup buttermilk

1. Preheat oven to 425F.
2. Combine potatoes, dry ingredients and cheese in a large bowl.
3. Cut in shortening until a coarse-meal texture forms.
4. Pour in buttermilk and mix just until blended. Do not overwork the dough!
5. Pat out on a floured board, cut with a cookie cutter or rim of a glass and place on ungreased sheets.
6. Bake 12 minutes, rotating pans halfway through baking time.
7. Remove immediately to wire rack.
8. Amount Per Serving - Calories: 142.5, Total Fat: 6.4 g, Cholesterol: 2.9 mg, Sodium: 116.1 mg, Total Carbs: 17.3 g, Dietary Fiber: 1.0 g
9. Protein: 4.0 g

Buttermilk biscuits with a touch of sassiness! Potatoes, cheese, pepper and BACON?? You bet!! Just try to avoid burning yourself while savouring this warm from the oven!